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The Ewell family celebrated Easter weekend together at their beach house in Pajaro Dunes, CA. They spent those days together playing tennis and walking on the beach, their vacation home echoing with warmth and familiarity. The family of four had no clue that those beautiful moments they shared that weekend would be their last. Back at their home in Fresno someone waited, silent, patient, and merciless for them to return. Late that Sunday afternoon, as they stepped inside, they were murdered one by one. Because things are so hectic we decided to release a patreon episode into our regular feed (this was patreon episode 150 released in the fall just after John had missed an episode the week before). Don't worry we cleared it with our AMAZING patreon subscribers first! We also think its a great way to show you what is available on our patreon feed twice a month for just $5! Please enjoy!

On December 11, 1974 Patricia Ann Ross had a hot date, or at least one that she hoped would be. Unfortunately, she would never find out because as she got ready to go out that night she was brutally attacked in her apartment. Join me as I tell John the case of Annie Greenthings. Sponsors: Quince Quince.com/CRIMECOUPLE for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns Uncommon Goods Uncommongoods.com/tcc for 15% off!  Sources: https://behindthebadge.com/anatomy-cold-case-40-years-la-palma-police-believe-killer/ https://lizjin.medium.com/victims-dog-helps-solve-city-s-oldest-cold-case-a0c0c1317a96 https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-prison-sentence-oc-killing-20180507-story.html Access to archived articles from the LA Times, Press Telegram, Daily News-Post, Anaheim Bulletin through Newspapers.com 

In 1995, the Campbellton Road neighborhood of southwest Atlanta was rocked by the brutal murder of 14 year old Nacole Smith. The crime would haunt the community for decades. Nearly ten years later, a young girl in nearby East Point survived a horrific attack with unsettling echoes of Nacole’s case. Join me as I tell John the heartbreaking cases of Nacole Smith and Betty Brown and we explore the parallel stories of two young victims, the forensics that tied their experiences together, and the long, painful wait for the truth. Sponsors: Uncommon Goods Uncommongoods.com/tcc for 15% off Sources: https://www.disastercenter.com/georgia/crime/2726.htm https://www.atlantapublicschools.us/page/832 https://www.newspapers.com/image/799530544/?match=1&terms=Nacole%20SMith https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/atlanta-nicole-smith https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/30/us/atlanta-child-murders.html https://www.ajc.com/news/local/years-later-year-old-brutal-killing-remains-unsolved/jBg57t8HJscJGpObfClDQL/ Newspapers.com Accessed archived articles from the Atlanta Journal Constitution, Atlanta Daily World, Atlanta Voice, and the Fulton COunty Daily Report from 1995-2022 Cold Case Files: a Fatal Path  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlHQTDFNufg

On December 7, 2003, 13-year-old Daniel Morcombe decided to spend his Sunday shopping at the Sunshine Plaza, hoping to find Christmas gifts for his family. To get there, he would need to take a 20-minute bus ride. As he waited for the bus, unaware that it had broken down, Daniel could never have imagined that a predator was lurking nearby, ready to take advantage of his unfortunate situation. Warning: This episode includes violence against children. A warning before this is discussed is provided within the show.  Uncommongoods.com/tcc for 15% off Sources: Kiels Mountain Road Underpass https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/10-years-later-the-life-and-death-of-daniel-morcombe/news-story/9f19aadc0645ea907316d2816e9b752d https://archive.sclqld.org.au/qjudgment/2013/QSC13-337.pdf https://archive.sclqld.org.au/qjudgment/2015/QCA15-087.pdf Confession Video https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/view/html/inforce/current/act-2003-040 https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/prisoner-who-tortured-daniel-morcombes-killer-said-he-had-it-coming/0b69o2v2h https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-12-01/child-killer-laws/100665802 https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/daniel-morcombe-murder-trial-brett-peter-cowans-second-confession-shown-in-court-20140227-33md8.html Crime Investigation Australia

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